Requirement for RN program---N/G insertion?

I live in MO, as an LPN we can insert n/g tubes. In fact we did this in our nursing school class to each other. Nothing like the first hand prospective on what it feels like.

I was wondering if your state's nurse practice act and/or your facility allows you (as an LPN/LVN) to insert N/G tubes.......

The reason I ask is because part of getting into the RN program at my school is to demonstrate N/G insertion, which I've never done. I may be wrong, but I'm almost positive my state doesn't allow LPNs to do this.

I'm not worried about it, since I've read about it, have witnessed it, and plan to watch an educational video before I have to perform it ......

Some states do not allow LPN's to insert NG tubes, so if your state is one of them, then why would they expect their incoming LPN to RN students to be able to do this prior to starting the program?

Isn't that part of what transitioning an LPN to RN is all about?

First off, you need to find out your own state's policy on whether or not LPN's can insert NG tubes.

As an LPN, you should become familiar with your scope of practice in your state, so get a copy of it from the BON and get familiar with it.

If your state doesn't allow it, then how can a local school expect LPN's to come into the program already proficient with this skill?

If your state does allow it, then why aren't you doing it as an LPN now?

Does your facility place further restrictions on LPN practice where you work?

What is an NG tube? :imbar

What is an NG tube? :imbar

nasogastric tube

nasogastric tube

Thank you. :)

I've done a few! And I'm not even a nurse. @#$@^!

(I'm a military med tech waiting to challenge the LVN from military experience.. so far I'm just considered an 'EMT'. @#$.)